TE WHARAU

Wairarapa Times-Age, 9 May 1939, Page 7

TE WHARAU

GOLF CONTESTS. (“Times-Age” Special.) The first rounds for the lady captain’s , trophy and the president’s trophy were played over the weekend. The best card for ladies was returned by Miss Buckeridge with 59, while R. Vennell did a like score for the men. I. McGregor defeated S. Gray in a Nimmo Cup challenge and Mrs A. McGregor defeated Miss Bannister in a Kummerstein Cup match. Next playing day I. McGregor will meet A. McGregor and Mrs A. McGregor Will play Miss I. McGregor in their respective cup matches. In a challenge for the silver buttons Mrs Schofield and S. Gray defeated Mr and Mrs A. McGregor. Owing to an inter-club match being played with Hinakura on Saturday, the second round of the trophy competition will be played on Saturday next. The first Donald Cup match of the present season will be played with Homewood on Sunday next at Te Wharau. Farewell Gathering. A very pleasant time was spent on Saturday, the occasion being a sendoff to Mr and Mrs H. Winter and family. Mr Winter has been in charge of the school here for about three years and owing to the school being closed has been transferred to the Rongokokako School near Eketahuna. There were over 60 people present. Before supper Mr S. Gray presented the guests of the evening with a dinner set, and in a few well chosen words referred to the activities which Mr and Mrs Winter had taken part in. On behalf of the residents of the district he regretted their departure very much. Crystal serviette rings were presented to Misses Lois and Hetty Winter, and a child’s plate to Master Brian Winter.

Mr Winter suitably replied, referring to the many friendships they had made during their stay in the district. He thanked them all very sincerely for the gifts.